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K196 GWA

1993 Yamaha YZF750

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha YZF75027,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 GWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,700 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 19,700 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 18,195 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,066 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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K196 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750 in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K196 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K196 GWA registered?

K196 GWA is a 1993 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K196 GWA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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